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The Antique Trader blog features daily postings from the Antique Trader editors, as well as guest postings from Antique Trader writers and industry professionals. The focus of the blog varies to include relevant news, show, shop and auction coverage, as well as links to reference materials to help collectors find what they’re looking for, or find advice that will get them closer to that treasure they seek.

The Antique Trader blog is fully interactive with its readers, and each posting invites commentary, advice and readers are urged to provide their thoughts on the latest events affecting the business of antiques.

In the latest Ten Things You Didn’t Know column, Print Editor Karen Knapstein shares entertaining facts about a man who helped spark global interest and fascination with the oddities of the world, believe it or not

The wonderful and often whimsical world of children's books entrance youth today, just as in the 19th century. In addition to those who enjoy them purely for the tales and adventures, children's literature is a fascinating collecting interest. In this 7 Essentials column, some essential tips and information about children's books and collecting them...

With music fans, musicians and record companies discovering or re-discovering, as it were, all that is great about vinyl records, the interest in vinyl albums continues to evolve and increase, and the Standard Catalog of American Records is there to serve as a guide to market.

Appearing delicate in nature, bottles are far more durable and dynamic in design than one many think. In the new edition of the Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide author Mike "The Bottle King" Polak explains and illustrates this truth.

The memories of special holidays of the past often fill the minds of many this time of the year. In a recent letter, Antique Trader subscriber Sandy Erdman shared one of her favorite stories of holiday memories, involving her husband and sister-in-law.